What is your long-range career objective with Jacobs?
Jacobs is known for rewarding talented employees with promotions and they want to know if you can see yourself at Jacobs in the long run. The key to success is to describe a realistic long-range (around 5 years) objective based on the role you're interviewing for. If you're unsure of the viable paths available, focus your answer on mastering certain skills or generically moving into a leadership role.
"While visiting your company website I noticed that you have some leadership opportunities available in a variety of locations. I would love to work my way into a management or leadership role with your organization and would be willing to relocate to do so. I really like what your organization stands for, and I hope to see a current fit, and future growth, here."
"My long-range objective is to be a director within your organization. I am constantly looking to improve myself professionally and personally and would welcome the opportunity to do that for your organization."
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Anonymous Answer
My medium-range objective is to be a senior project manager and become a director in the long-range. I am constantly looking to improve myself professionally and personally and would welcome the opportunity to do that for your organization. I really like what your organization stands for, and I hope to see a current fit, and future growth, here.
Amanda's Feedback
Great answer! You've stated what you hope to do now and in the future. Build on your response by relating what you'd like to learn or gain expertise in if you were hired. Also share what about the organization's values match with your own, making it a good long-term fit.
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